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March 13, 2024

The role lifestyle plays in brain health and Alzheimer’s disease risk

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: March 13, 2024
Lifestyle modifications correlate to about a 50% reduction in the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A UTHealth Houston neurologist shares how to put this in action.
March 8, 2024

Salty, sweet, and savory: Take a bite out of the rodeo, while staying healthy

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: March 8, 2024
Carbs, fat, sugar, and sodium are rampant in rodeo food offerings, but staying healthy can be done with these tips!
March 6, 2024

Heart health window during pregnancy

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: March 6, 2024
Pregnancy has an impact on not just a woman's body, but her heart as well. Monitoring a woman's heart health while she is expecting opens a unique view into her future heart health.
March 5, 2024

How the face of mental health changed during the COVID-19 pandemic

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: March 5, 2024
People started talking more about mental health during the pandemic. That's just one positive aspect our experts share as a change for mental health during COVID-19.
February 29, 2024

Orthopedic ace scores Employee of the Year

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: February 29, 2024
Demonstrating compassion, dedication, and generosity this employee was chosen as our Employee of the Year 2023.
February 28, 2024

It’s not about the scale: Understanding the mental side of eating disorders

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: February 28, 2024
Individuals with eating disorders often grapple with self-worth tied to body image. This mental illness is not a choice, but recovery can be.
February 28, 2024

UTHealth Houston named first-ever SCN2A Multidisciplinary Center by FamilieSCN2A Foundation

Written By: Caitie Barkley, UTHealth Houston | Updated: February 28, 2024
Thanks to a designation by FamilieSCN2A Foundation, UTHealth Houston opens the first multidisciplinary center to help treat patients with SCN2A-related disorders.
February 23, 2024

Health advisory: Meningococcal meningitis

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: February 23, 2024
Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection spread through saliva. The infection can cause headaches, confusion, and sensitivity to light and sound. If not treated in a timely manner, the disease could be fatal.
February 20, 2024

The vital beat: Importance of blood pressure

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: February 20, 2024
Catch an early sign for stroke or heart attack by checking your blood pressure often.
February 16, 2024

Reduce risk for heart disease with lifestyle changes and new tool

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: February 16, 2024
Lifestyle changes, specifically quality sleep and managing stress, play a major role in reducing the risk of heart disease.

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